Feedback for Saturday, May 18

Millions of Americans have bought lottery tickets looking to strike it big in Friday's Mega Millions jackpot, as well as Saturday's Powerball drawing. Virginians are projected to buy 4.7 million Powerball tickets on Saturday alone, or about 9,500 tickets per minute, said Virginia Lottery spokesman John Hagerty.

"When people see an unusually high number, a lot of people who might not play decide to get in the game," he said.

• Joe Murawski: The less you play, the more you win.

• Greg Mahan: It's sad to see people shelling out hard-earned money from their paychecks thinking the lottery is a retirement plan.

Campaign disclosure standards deemed weak

Virginia has received an F from a national nonprofit for its weak disclosure requirements for spending by independent groups and individuals in state elections. The study looked at state reporting requirements for individuals and groups that spend money to support or oppose candidates but don't directly collaborate with the candidate.

• David Collier: Imagine that.

• Nicole Hammond: Not surprised.

Men agree to simulated labor pains in viral video

Two men suffer simulated labor pains in a viral video the Daily Press shared on its Facebook page. The Daily Press asked readers: If you're a man, would you do it just to see what women go through? If you're a woman, were you laughing?

• Dee Fallen: Never experienced pain sitting in the waiting room, that's where I want to be. The operating room is not meant for men.

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